The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-05-18

mother, and the baby was called Mary AL
mon. The young mothers remains were
then laid to rest in Green Mount cemetery.
THIS address, signed by pastors and Off
GERS of the churches inviting Dr. Pentecost
to Montpelier, has been issued: Z" To Chris
tians of all denominations in Vermont, and
especially in the vicinity of Montpelier,
with the bishops and deacons Dear
Brethren-It is proposed to observe Thurs
day, May 10, as day of prayer for arevival
of religion in all this region. You are in
vited to observe this day at your homes by
such private and united observance as God
may incline you to, and you are invited to
come to Montpelier in such numbers as you
may, to join with brethren here in their
petitions for this object, and to strengthen
their hands in the battle for the Lord in
this community. A victory here, we may
hope, will be the beginning of a series of
glorious triumphs. Services will be held in
Bethany church at ten A. NJ, two, four and
half-past seven p. NJ, under the lead of Rev.
George f. Pentecost DID,, of Brooklyn,
n. Y. Pastors and others can doubtless
make arrangements for special trains by
timely application" Refreshments will be
served by the ladies in the chapel at noon
free to all strangers in attendance upon the
meetings.
If you want to enjoy yourself thoroughly
attend an entirely novel entertainment and
give one of Montpeliers favorite organiza-
tions substantial aid, go 20 Blanchard
Opera-house Saturday afternoon or evening
(or BOTH when Andres Alpine Choir and
| Tyrolese Company will appear at that place
under the auspices of Capital Guard, Com
pany III, n. G. V. The matinee begins at
half-past two p. NJ. and the evening concert
at eight o'clock, and the prices of admission
are within the reach of all. The Boston
| TUaUelter speaks thus of the company.
There are seven women and three men in
the group, who dress in sort of national
costume. They vocalize in chorus to the
! accompaniment of the either; sing quaint
songs of their own country; yodel singly or
in quartettes (and with very unique effect;
sing English ballads in the vernacular etc.
The party have good voices and sing tune
fully, their national songs and choruses
| being their most effective selections,
although Herr Phster, the male yodeler of
the party, will achieve fame by his weird
performances. Mile Violette has so true a
soprano voice that in the choruses its
sound is that of clear flute, soaring high
above the Others A crowded house was
well entertained by the clever company,
whose first appearance in the country may
| be pronounced success" Their entertain
| ment will be one which none should miss
and people who realize the effect of example
and desire to encourage large sale OF
tickets should secure seats at once at the
THE present is the third week of the union
gospel services conducted by Rev. Dr. Pen
tecost and all meetings this week are held
in Bethany church. Dr. Pentecost preached
to very large audiences Sunday morning
and evening and the sermon of the evening
upon " The Reasonableness of Christianity, ,
was one of more than usual power Assist
ance is given this week by Mr.. George G
| StebblnS of BROOKLYN. whose singing of COS
pei hymns is source of delight to all hear
ers and must be power for good in view o
his conservation to this sphere of labor ant
his earnestness in the performance of hi.
duties. Miss Bessie Tyson, also of Brook
lyn, who has peculiar adaptablity for the
religious training of the young, and who's,
life is wholly given to this work, holds 1
children's meeting in Bethany chapel eacl
afternoon at quarter past four o'clock
These are well attended, and can hardly fai
to be productive of much good. Her meth
ods are above unfavorable criticism, Will,
her manner wins the hearts of the littl,
folks and inspires confidence in her teach
ings. For the remainder of the week il
addition to the chldren's meetings Bible ex
positions will be given each afternoon at fou
O'Clock and DR.. Pentecost will preach eacl
evening at half-past seven o'clock. To
morrow is the day appointed for conven
ton of Christians, and additional service
will be held at ten A. M and two p. NJ NJ
services will be held on Saturday and tn
continuance of the meetings through anothe
week will depend entirely upon the fruit o
this week S labors. That God will awakeI
in the hearts of his people and of indiffeI
ent persons a greater appreciation of tn
present opportunity is the earnest prayer @
many Christians, and it will be truly la
mentable if DIR. Pentecost's work in Mont
peier ends with the close of the presen
week